The NatWest Student Living Index 2009 found that Glasgow is the least expensive place in Scotland to study, and the third most cost-effective city in the UK for students.
While the cost of living in Glasgow is considerably less than living in London and other areas of the UK, you still need to budget. To give you an idea of how much things cost in Glasgow, we've compiled a rough guide to some specific expenses.
All prices are approximate.
To help you plan your budget, try the International Student Budget Calculator
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Renting a Flat a 1 or 2 bedroom flat |
£400/500 per month |
|---|---|
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Student Accommodation |
£95 - £150 per week |
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Hotels/Hostels |
From £35 per night |
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Gas/Electricity Bill |
£30/40 per month |
|
Trains |
From £2.00 |
|
Bus – single journey |
£1.80 |
|
Bus – all day ticket |
£3.50 |
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Bread/Rolls/Bakery |
50p - £1.70 |
|
500 ml Milk |
50p |
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Butter (500g) |
£2.50 |
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Cheese (250g) |
£1.80 |
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Fruit/Vegetables |
Around 20p per item |
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Pint of Beer |
Around £3 |
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Glass of Wine |
Around £3.40 |
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Eating out - budget |
£5.00-10.00 for lunch |
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Eating out - budget |
From £10.00 for dinner |
